The fall equinox is truly a time of change. It marks a seasonal transition, characterized by falling temperatures and the appearance of the orange-golden hues of autumn. The onset of a beautiful new season is not only a time for transitioning your wardrobe but also a time to enjoy Fall’s beauty and get together with your loved ones to celebrate. An Autumn Equinox celebration is the perfect way to ring in this beloved transition, so pull off your sofa covers and get ready to celebrate the season right in the comfort of your own backyard.
Creative Crafting
As the world explodes in hues of yellow, orange, and red, consider utilizing these breathtaking shades in your DIY home decor. Fall crafts serve as lovely decorations and are a great way to welcome the arrival of fall. Set up a crafting table at your equinox party complete with supplies such as autumn foliage, acorns, pumpkins, and pine cones.
Crafts are a favorite activity among children, and these are sure to entice creative young minds. Be sure to have crafts suited for each age level available, from toddlers on up. Here are a few inspirations to get the creative juices flowing:
- Wreaths for your front door made from pine cones and colourful fall foliage
- Construction paper garlands with red, gold, and orange paper
- Leaf bushels and centerpieces that can call your mantle home
Fabulous Feast
A delectable feast to enjoy with your loved ones is the centerpiece of an Autumn Equinox celebration. Incorporate the fruits and vegetables of the season for your mouth-watering menu. These include squash, zucchini, apples, pumpkins, and corn. Consider these succulent fall dinner recipes for your Fall feast:
- Pumpkin Ravioli
- Acorn Squash
- Apple pies
- Apple cider glazed chicken
- Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Cozy Up By the Fireside
With temperatures dropping more and more every day, there’s never been a better time to spend an evening relaxing by a bonfire. Start the evening with roasting sausages over the flames, followed by delicious s’mores for dessert. Your backyard fire pit is a wonderful place to sit and swap stories, so encourage your loved ones to share their favorite ghost stories or favorite Fall memories as you all enjoy the warmth of the flames.
Sip and Savor
The Autumn equinox marks the arrival of the harvest moon, which is also known as the wine moon. Embrace the wine theme by serving delicious mulled wine. If mulled wine isn’t your style, you could add a hint of pumpkin spice flavor to warm apple cider for your guests to imbibe on. And always remember to provide alcohol-free options for the kids, from traditional apple cider to pumpkin steamers.
Harvest Hues
Embrace the spirit of Fall with the help of vibrantly coloured party décor. The warm and rich Autumn colour palette consists of hues such as crimsons, yellows, oranges, gold, copper, and brown. Centerpieces, textiles, flower arrangements, table toppers, and accessories like dining set covers drenched in fall colours will set the cozy scene for your Autumn Equinox celebration.
The Gift of Gratitude
With nature moving away from summer’s heat towards the cold of the Autumn and Winter months, it presents us with an opportunity to reflect. Fall is the perfect time to come together to share our memories of the year so far as well as hopes for the future. Ask each of your guests to prepare a gratitude list that you can all share with one another. The Fall harvest is well suited for reflecting on all that you are grateful for, and around the crackling fireside surrounded by friends and family is the perfect place for it.
Backyard Movie Magic
A cool Autumn evening is the ideal setting for an outdoor movie night. Pull the flannel blankets out of storage and remove the air bags from your backyard furniture to prepare for a movie night under the starlit sky. Start by setting up a projector and speakers for a larger-than-life movie experience, and use custom tarps as a DIY screen. All that’s left to do is snuggle in the warmth of your blanket and enjoy your favorite flicks as you snack on delicious caramel popcorn and sip on apple cider.
Competitive Carving
There’s few Fall traditions more beloved than creating your own jack-o’-lantern. If you’re looking for some fun Equinox activities, why not challenge friends and family to a pumpkin carving competition? Celebrate the winner with a homemade crown made from Autumn foliage. And remember to never let the pumpkin guts go to waste. Use them to prepare delicious purees or homemade face masks. The seeds can even be toasted for a crunchy homemade snack.
Game On
Autumn’s beautiful weather lends itself well to outdoor activities in your Fall backyard. Outdoor games are a perfect activity for guests of all ages, and are nothing short of simple to set up. Have some small prizes set aside for the champion of each game, and get ready to see some friendly competition arise! Some favorite Fall games include:
- Scavenger hunt
- Pine Cone Bowling
- Mini Pumpkin Ring Toss
Dessert Done Right
Setting up a DIY dessert station is an exciting and stress-free way to let your guests indulge in their sweet tooths. Lay out fresh, crisp apples on a Fall themed table, along with some melted caramel and a wide variety of toppings including chocolate chips, crushed nuts, and peanut butter. And here’s a pro-tip: to keep your caramel from hardening, keep it warm in mini crockpots.
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